Dext vs Booke AI:
Which Delivers True Automation?
Both platforms offer document capture and OCR. But only one gives you an AI Bookkeeper that autonomously manages 95% of your transactions — so you can focus on advisory, not data entry.
Document Capture vs. Autonomous Bookkeeping
Data Capture Platform
Dext excels at extracting data from receipts and invoices with industry-leading 99.9% OCR accuracy. Their 2025 unified platform combines Prepare, Precision, and Commerce with new features like mileage tracking and supplier statement reconciliation.
- Excellent OCR accuracy
- Unified platform experience
- Mileage tracking (new)
- Payment integration (Airwallex)
- Still requires manual categorization review
- No autonomous transaction processing
- No built-in client communication
RecommendedAI-Powered Bookkeeping Platform
Booke AI goes beyond data capture with an RPA-driven AI Bookkeeper that autonomously handles daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping. Our GenAI Agentic system learns from your data and improves with every interaction.
- AI Bookkeeper manages 95% of transactions
- GenAI Agentic OCR with document reasoning
- One-click client queries
- Built-in client portal (Desktop & Mobile)
- Xero browser extension for bulk reconciliation
- White-label branding option
- 1-hour live chat support
Complete Comparison Table
An honest look at how Dext and Booke AI compare across key capabilities.
Why AI Bookkeeper Changes Everything
While Dext helps you capture and organize financial documents, Booke AI's RPA-driven AI Bookkeeper takes over the actual bookkeeping work. It's the difference between having a filing system and having a full-time bookkeeper.
Reviews and categorizes transactions in real-time, not batches. Your books stay current without manual intervention.
Our OCR-mix technology understands document reasoning and autocompletes line items. It learns from your data and improves with every interaction.
Red and yellow flags alert you to potential mistakes before they become problems. Catch errors proactively.
When 95% of transactions are handled automatically, you can shift to higher-value client advisory services.
What Booke AI Users Experience
AI-powered suggestions mean you categorize transactions 5 times faster than manual methods.
Automatic inconsistency detection catches mistakes before they impact financial statements.
The AI Bookkeeper handles the vast majority of transactions without human intervention.
Live chat support with response times under one hour during business days.
End the Email & Spreadsheet Chaos
Dext focuses on document capture but leaves client communication to email. Booke AI includes a complete client portal that transforms how you interact with clients.
- One-Click Queries: Ask clients about transactions directly from the platform
- Automatic Reminders: Follow-ups are sent automatically—no manual tracking
- Client Mobile App: Clients can respond on-the-go from their phone
- Complete History: Every conversation is tracked and searchable
- Customizable Permissions: Control exactly what each client can see
Which Platform is Right for You?
Choose Dext if you need:
- Industry-leading OCR accuracy (99.9%)
- Mileage tracking and expense management
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Airwallex payment integration
- A unified data capture platform
Best for: Firms focused primarily on document capture and expense management who handle categorization separately.
Choose Booke AI if you want:
- Autonomous bookkeeping (95% hands-free)
- AI that learns your categorization patterns
- Built-in client communication portal
- One-click client queries with tracking
- White-label branding for your firm
- Xero browser extension for bulk reconciliation
- Under 1-hour live chat support
Best for: Firms ready to automate the entire bookkeeping workflow and reduce manual transaction processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use both Dext and Booke AI together?
Yes, some firms use Dext for document capture and Booke AI for transaction management and client communication. However, Booke AI's built-in OCR capabilities often make this unnecessary.
How does Booke AI's AI Bookkeeper compare to Dext's automation?
Dext automates data extraction from documents. Booke AI's AI Bookkeeper goes further—it autonomously categorizes, reconciles, and manages transactions in your accounting software with 95% accuracy.
What about Dext's new unified platform?
Dext's 2025 unification of Prepare, Precision, and Commerce is impressive for data capture. Booke AI offers a different value: autonomous bookkeeping plus client communication tools they don't have.
Is Booke AI's OCR as accurate as Dext's?
Booke AI uses a GenAI Agentic OCR solution—a mix of advanced AI technologies that doesn't just extract data but understands document reasoning. It autocompletes line items intelligently and processes the complete workflow, not just extraction.
What integrations does Booke AI support?
Booke AI integrates with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Zoho Books with two-way sync. Plus, our Xero browser extension enables bulk reconciliation directly in the Xero interface.
How does pricing compare?
Both platforms offer tiered pricing based on usage. Booke AI's value proposition includes AI Bookkeeper and client portal features that would require separate tools with Dext. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Ready to See the Difference?
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